3D Printing Blog

I just completed the long-awaited Bambu Lab A1 heat bed retrofit project, and can tell you all about it.

Researchers have developed a unique way to decompose specific plastics: with embedded bacteria.

A new research paper proposes an unusual 3D printing process that uses a rod instead of a flat print plate.

Autodesk celebrates Inventor’s silver jubilee with many enhancements.

Bambu Lab took to Reddit to perform an “Ask Me Anything” session. Did they reveal anything of interest?

Two companies announced new metal materials for their system in the past week.

I’m looking at a new 3D modeling tool, Plasticity.

Charles R. Goulding and Mellissa McIntyre discuss the partnership between Materialise NV, Stirling Dynamics and Proponent.

I’m reading reports about the US banning certain Chinese companies, and thought about the implications for 3D printing.

Prusa Research has published some interesting test results for their new MMU3 material switching accessory.

New research explores a method of inspecting ceramic 3D prints in a non-destructive manner.

Since strategically moving production to China, and its HQ to Singapore, the company is taking advantage of the Asian landscape to further advance strong, lightweight manufacturing technology.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Mexico overtaking China as the top trade partner of the U.S. and how it can spur 3D printing's potential.

This week’s question is regarding the now unsupported Kodak Portrait desktop 3D printer.

Boston Micro Fabrication has received an important approval for a new material.

Researchers have developed a framework for continuously tuning flow control on FFF 3D printers.

This week’s selection is “Sculpting the Blender Way” by Xury Greer.

Do you hate your desktop 3D printer? I’m thinking a growing number of operators think exactly that.

Stratasys launched a new 3D printer and at the same time increased the resolution on all their SAF 3D printers.

Researchers have developed a troubleshooting AI system for 3D print novices called “3DPFIX”.

This week’s selection is the Solder Scroll by Printables contributor Victor.

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Charles R. Goulding y Andressa Bonafe discuten cómo los países sudamericanos pueden aprovechar la tecnología de impresión 3D para fortalecer sus posiciones como jugadores emergentes en el mercado global de petróleo…

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss how South American countries can leverage 3D printing technology to bolster their positions as emerging players in the global oil and gas market.

Students at Rice University have developed an incredibly inexpensive metal 3D printer prototype.

Researchers at Virginia Tech have taken on a big challenge: making wind turbines sustainable.

Researchers have developed a method of cleaning 3D model files of hidden messages.

Industrial-grade 3D printer focuses on reliability, with automatic material handling and in-process monitoring.

It seems that another 3D printer manufacturer has faded away into the sunset.

Artec 3D has been busy in Africa assisting an NGO working with handicapped patients.

Could furniture be the next big application for 3D printing?

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Holcim's strategic spinoff of its U.S. operations and pioneering efforts in 3D printing.

I’m seeing a growing issue with 3D model repositories that likely isn’t going to go away anytime soon.

A new research paper proposes a method to use interplanetary space probe trajectories as a method to generate unique 3D printable designs.

Materialise announced a partnership with Renishaw that should benefit Renishaw 3D printer operators.

The Cloudboom Strike LS is a prototype running shoe that could soon become commercially available.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how companies such as Wisk Aero and Airbus are leveraging 3D printing technology to revolutionize urban air mobility.

Prusa Research has released a major update to its 3D printer firmware, version 6.0.0.

Farsoon introduced an almost unreal method of printing support structures for metal 3D prints.

Researchers have developed a unique approach to direct ink writing that has the ability to vary softness throughout the print.

This week’s selection is “The 3D Printing Adventure” by Hargurdeep Singh.

UltiMaker today announced a new flagship 3D printer, the Factor 4.

Modix continues its quest to optimize large-format FFF 3D printing with their new toolhead, the Griffin Ultra.

Stratasys announced a new “direct to garment” solution for their fabric 3D printer, the J850.

This week’s selection is the V-Spooler by MakerWorld contributor Fyrby Additive.

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Sovol launched what might become a very popular desktop 3D printer model: the SV08.

Robert McNeel & Associates has released a new version of Rhino3D, version 8.

A new tool for product designers has been launched: CADChat.

New research systematically compares effects of different shot peening parameters, including surface roughness, residual stress and strain profiles.